Amazon reportedly planning to open small department storesAmazon’s next foray into brick-and-mortar retail will reportedly center on large spaces akin to department stores. Party City to open 80 to 100 Halloween pop-ups; plots more store remodelsParty City is ready for one of its most important selling events — Halloween. Walmart giving weekly bonuses to warehouse workers Walmart Inc. is providing a new incentive to keep workers on the job at its warehouses and fulfillment centers amid a tight labor market and as it ramps up for the holiday season. Study: Consumers will shop early this holiday season Consumers expect safety measures in-store, free shipping online 2021's Top 10 Retail Experiences: No. 3 Galleria Dallas Chain Store Age picks physical retail's most engaging centers eMarketer: E-commerce sales to make up 18.9% of total holiday retail sales Thanksgiving store closures will likely push more consumers online on the holiday and set the stage for the rest of the season. The digital edition of Chain Store Age’s July/August issue is now live! Read all about the top 10 retail center experiences — and more — in the July/August issue of Chain Store Age. Most consumers will make a majority of holiday purchases online More than half of holiday shoppers plan to focus on e-commerce, with mobile and artificial intelligence-based services a strong draw. CSA Exclusive: Uncertainty hangs over back-to-school season The 2021 back-to-school season may include a late spike and “experience seekers,” and serve as an indicator for holiday shopping trends. Amazon: Consumers are leaving the house, but staying in sweats Newly updated U.S. shopping data from Amazon indicates consumers are resuming social activities halted during COVID-19, but staying comfy. Survey: Retailers prioritize back-to-school over holiday Retailers have big hopes for the back-to-school season, with six in 10 saying it is more important than the upcoming holiday shopping period. Exclusive Q&A: 1-800-Flowers.com Inc. cultivates holiday success all year 1-800-Flowers.com pursues a yearlong, integrated omnichannel strategy to ensure its front- and back-end operations are ready for the holidays. First Previous 105 106 107 108 109 Next Last
